PRODUCT NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about products in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sports product news.
March 2, 2022
Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn-Hazard, Offers Refund
Fitbit has announced a recall of their older Ionic GPS smartwatch, due to situations where the battery can overheat and cause burn injuries. The Ionic was introduced back in 2017, which was really their first smartwatch to support a 3rd party app platform as well as on-watch payments and on-watch...
February 24, 2022
Strava adds 3D map feature to mobile app
Strava updated its mobile app Thursday and enabled 3D maps. For those using version 243.0.0, you will now be able to view 3D maps when planning rides, to account for route topography and elevation. You can also view route elevation for past activities. This feature had previously been available in...
February 22, 2022
World Triathlon enters the blockchain through partnership with NFT Design Works
The partnership will bring triathlon fans the opportunity to own and trade exclusive, unique digital moments in the sport for the first time, in the form of official Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). NFT is a digital asset that exists on a blockchain. The blockchain serves as a public ledger, allowing anyone...
February 20, 2022
Peloton’s Ride Gets Bumpier
Over the past year, Peloton has been shrouded in controversy, and the at-home fitness company is facing another challenge on the road to recovery after warehouse workers revealed the company knowingly sent tarnished bikes to customers, according to the Financial Times. To keep up with high demand during the pandemic,...
January 27, 2022
Specialized to add consumer-direct sales on Feb. 1
Specialized Bicycle Components will begin direct online sales of bikes to U.S. consumers next week, adding a “Rider Direct” option for the purchase of non-electric bikes from its website. Bicycle Retailer
January 26, 2022
Peloton’s archrival – maker of NordicTrack bikes – faces crippling lawsuit
The maker of NordicTrack exercise bikes has been slapped with a $300 million lawsuit that threatens to force the company toward bankruptcy, The Post has learned. iFIT Health & Fitness – which scrapped plans to go public in October after archrival Peloton revealed pandemic-driven demand for exercise bikes was tanking...
January 25, 2022
Welcome to Outside Run
PodiumRunner is becoming part of Outside Run, a new destination on Outside Online where you’ll find the most authoritative, authentic advice and commentary on the sport. At Outside Run, runners of all ages and levels are provided the resources to train more effectively and enjoyably, select new gear intelligently, and stay healthy....
January 25, 2022
PodiumRunner gone; now part of Outside Online
PodiumRunner, one of the media brands in the Outside portfolio, is becoming part of Outside Run, a new destination on Outside Online. While much of the content on Outside Run will remain free, premium articles, reviews, and training plans online will be available by joining Outside+. Outside
January 20, 2022
Peloton to halt production of its Bikes, treadmills as demand wanes
Peloton plans to pause Bike production for two months, from February to March, the documents show. It already halted production of its more expensive Bike+ in December and will do so until June. It won’t manufacture its Tread treadmill machine for six weeks, beginning next month. And it doesn’t anticipate...
January 20, 2022
Orbea announces price increases, outlines factors behind changes
In a press release which tackles head on the thorny subject of price increases, Orbea today announced that the brand has been forced to change its prices for this year. Spelling out, in detail, the factors behind the change in pricing, Orbea lists a collection of forces which are now...